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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,936.82, 33,032.25 and 13,326.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,936.82, 33,032.25 and 13,326.24 is: 18,389.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,936.82 : 33,032.25 = 13,326.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,936.82/33,032.25 = 13,326.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,936.82x = 33,032.25 × 13,326.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,936.82x = 440,195,691.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,195,691.24/23,936.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,389.90

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